Summit Top Stories
By JAMIE GRILL-GOODMAN
January 26, 2025
New Jersey ranks 48 out of 50 states on WalletHub’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business in 2025 report. In this study, WalletHub compared the 50 states across Business Environment, Access to Resources, and Business Costs, using 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas for the upcoming week. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change. Monday 1/27- Tuesday ...
UNION, NJ — Despite a strong start, the Summit High School boys basketball team continued its “up and down” season on Saturday, as they fell to Union 53-48. Summit (5-8) led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, but Union ended the period with a 6-0 run, trimming the Hilltoppers’ lead to just two ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Board of Education discussed and approved key appointments during its most recent meeting held last week, but not without contention regarding nominations for the Board of School Estimate.One of the agenda items under discussion focused on the appointments of Board President ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Kate Whitcher, a 19-year-old Summit resident and volunteer with the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad (SVFAS), helped resuscitate a patient while vacationing in Vail, Colorado.Whitcher, who became a licensed emergency medical technician (EMT) as part of her SVFAS training, identified a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School's girls varsity basketball team delivered a statement victory on Thursday, defeating Johnson High School 46-38 in a game marked by redemption and standout performances.The Hilltoppers, led by sophomore Charlotte Yarnall’s double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Golf enthusiasts in the area have something to look forward to this winter: GolfCave, a cutting-edge indoor golf facility, has officially opened its doors. Offering a premier space for golfers of all skill levels to practice and play year-round, GolfCave is quickly becoming a ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the new Common Council begins to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with the leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, Meet the Leaders, each person will share insights ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised of updated additional road work starting this week. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change. Wednesday 1/228AM - approx. 4PM Lewis Ave8AM - approx. 4PM ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the cast and crew of Summit High School’s spring musical, The Prom, teamed up with community members at the Summit Community Center to assemble paper corsages for a good cause.Trading scripts, headsets, and instruments for hot glue guns, ribbons, and ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – A fully involved residential structure fire in New Providence prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple fire departments and emergency agencies early Wednesday morning.At 8:16 a.m. on January 22, the New Providence Fire Department was alerted by Union County ...
Summit, NJ – The real estate market in Summit, NJ, continues to show remarkable resilience despite national economic pressures, according to local experts. Housing inventory in the city remains at historic lows, driving competition among buyers and keeping home prices on the rise. In 2024, the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In response to the devastating wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles, Summit residents have organized a relief effort to support impacted families. The local group, Summit for LA, has partnered with GOOD+ Foundation and Nordstrom to collect essential items and gift cards for those ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — During Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting, Council Member Delia Hamlet introduced a motion committing the City of Summit to meeting its fourth-round affordable housing obligations as outlined by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). “This is an important step in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – City Hall was packed with friends and family at Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting as four new firefighters were sworn in by Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD. The new firefighters include:Jacob BaskinJoshua Evers Nicholas CiracoBraedan Almgren“We are so lucky to have impressive and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit boys hockey team announced its Salerno Duane Players of the Week. John Conniff is the player of the week for this past week. The junior winger registered two points with a goal and an assist against Morris Knolls. John also did a fabulous job killing penalties and finished ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Union County has extended the Code Blue Alert through Friday, January 24, 2025, due to predicted severe weather conditions including below freezing temperatures. If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, please contact 211 for assistance.What is Code Blue? Code Blue is an ...
SUMMIT – The Summit High School boys' ice hockey team has found its rhythm, delivering back-to-back victories to turn around a challenging stretch of games.On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Hilltoppers clinched a commanding 5-1 victory over Morris Knolls . The win was a much-needed boost for Summit, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Editor’s Note: As the new Common Council begins to govern the community in 2025, TAPinto Summit held a series of interviews with its leaders, getting to know them a bit more than just what political party they represent. In our series, “Meet the Leaders,” each person will share ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas for the upcoming week. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change. Tuesday 1/21–Friday 1/248AM - approx.
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the spring semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Have dresses hanging in your closet that you’ve only worn once or twice? Don’t let them go to waste! Donate your new or gently worn prom, bridesmaid, formal, and semi-formal dresses to support a meaningful cause.The 2025 Dress Express event, in its fifth year, will take place ...
SUMMIT, NJ — During the Summit Board of Education's monthly meeting held this week, Superintendent Scott Hough and staff presented the district’s mid-year progress report on its annual goals. Among the goals, the Summit Public Schools is actively engaged in building a five-year strategic plan to ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. Executive Order No. 378 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to be 3-6” and 5-8" with the potential of up 10” depending on ...
Roselle, NJ — The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised $111,450 to support partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark Catholic schools at the Founders’ 21st Annual Hoopfest on Jan. 11 at Roselle Catholic High School.More ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit community’s 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Justice, Equality and Service to Others will take place on Monday, January 20th. It is free and open to the public. The 2025 schedule is available at: News Flash • 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of ServiceTo honor Dr.
SUMMIT, NJ — A winter storm watch is in effect at 12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, the National Weather Service said.Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations expected between four and eight inches. Snow is expected to arrive from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. “Roads, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, marked the completion of the East Building, a 3-story expansion to the hospital campus that houses new and updated space for vital specialties.The East Building represents a major expansion to the ...
NEW JERSEY – The amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare across the country is at a high level. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas and seasonal influenza activity remains elevated across the nation. RSV activity is very high in many areas, particularly in ...